2019 Dodge Charger Lineup
Official information about the 2019 Dodge Charger has officially been released, and the lineup is packed with performance-oriented machines. For the 2019 model year, the Charger lineup has been reworked, with an end result of six different, but equally impressive, models. Some Charger owners are looking for efficiency, some are looking for pure power, and some are in search of a perfect balance of both. And with the 2019 lineup, there is something for everyone, from the 707-horsepower SRT Hellcat to the fuel-efficient V-6 GT RWD, to the all-wheel-drive capability of the new SXT AWD. So which Charger model is just right for you? Read on to learn about the 2019 Dodge Charger model lineup!
Charger GT
The Dodge Charger GT RWD performance model is brand new. It gets its power from the Pentastar V-6 engine and is paired to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. This model puts out 300 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque. It features a performance hood, fascia, sculpted side sills, spoiler and seats. In the cabin you will find Dodge Performance Pages with the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen, Houndstooth cloth bolstered performance seats, and a new Dark Dub Plate instrument panel. You can add on the Cold Weather Package to this model, giving you a heated steering wheel and heated cloth driver and passenger seats.
Charger SXT
The Charger SXT gets its power from the Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine and uses a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Horsepower numbers for this model come in at 292 and torque is 260 lb.-ft. The Charger SXT comes standard with electronic stability control, remote start, capless fuel filler, automatic halogen projector headlamps with LED accents and three 12-volt power outlets. There are a variety of options and packages you can choose to further customize your SXT. These include Houndstooth cloth sport seats, a Caramel Nappa leather interior, the Blacktop Package, and the Cold Weather Package.
Charger SXT AWD
The Charger SXT AWD model, new for 2019, is powered by the award-winning Pentastar V-6 engine, rated at 300 horsepower and 264 lb.-ft. of torque, and mated to the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, delivering up to 27 mpg on the highway. The all-wheel-drive system is automatic with an active transfer case and front-axle disconnect, which helps minimize powertrain parasitic losses. Available options on the SXT AWD are a new Caramel Nappa leather interior, Houndstooth cloth sport seats and the Blacktop Package, which includes a new 19-inch Black Noise wheel. The new Cold Weather Package is also available on the SXT AWD, which includes heated steering wheel and heated cloth driver and passenger seats.
Charger R/T
The 2019 Dodge Charger R/T is powered by the iconic 5.7-liter HEMI V-8, rated at 370 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque and mated to the standard TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. For 2019, the Charger R/T adopts new performance looks and features standard, including the performance hood, fascia, sculpted side sills, spoiler and seats. Race-bred chassis upgrades, including a standard performance suspension, 2.62 rear axle ratio, enhanced steering, steering wheel with paddle shifters, Dodge Performance Pages with the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen, Houndstooth cloth bolstered performance seats, new Dark Dub Plate instrument panel, and new 20-inch Satin Carbon and Black Noise wheel options. Available on the R/T is the new Cold Weather Package, which includes heated steering wheel, heated cloth driver and passenger seats.
Charger R/T Scat Pack
The R/T Scat Pack is a great option for those looking for the best value, in terms of amount of power for your dollar. This model is priced less than $40,000, yet you will get 485 horsepower and 475 lb.-ft. of torque out of its engine, a, naturally aspirated 392 HEMI V-8 that is teamed with a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission. Launch Assist and Line Lock are newly standard this year, and optimize performance at launch. The R/T Scat Pack gains a new performance grille, the same one that is on the SRT Hellcat. Also standard are a Dark Dub Plate instrument panel and Houndstooth cloth performance seat with an added Scat Pack bee logo. Options for this model include Dual Carbon stripes, a Satin Black-painted hood and Bilstein three-mode Adaptive Damping Suspension.
Charger SRT Hellcat
The 2019 Charger SRT Hellcat. This is without a doubt the top of the Charger lineup. For those looking for ultimate speed and power, the Hellcat is the way to go. It holds the title as the quickest, fastest and most powerful sedan in the world, thanks in part to supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI V-8 engine. With the Hellcat, you will get a whopping 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque. There are a few nice revisions for the 2019 model year, including a performance grille with dual inlets that feed cooler, outside air into the engine compartment. Other new performance features include Launch Assist (uses wheel speed sensors to watch for driveline-damaging wheel hop at launch) and Line Lock (engages the front brakes but leaves the rear wheels free for a burnout), and After-Run Chiller (keeps cooling the supercharger/charge air cooler after the engine is shut off).